Venango Technology Center

05/29/2026

Final preparations are underway as our SkillsUSA National competitors get ready to embark on their trip this weekend to Atlanta, GA. Join us in wishing this group of students safe travels and much success! L to R: Cole Edwards, Sam DeNinno, Parker Findlay, and Hayden Bellis.

05/28/2026

Today is the day! Awarding of Certificates ceremonies begin at 9:00 and12:30. Please join us on our YouTube Livestream to celebrate our seniors!

Venango Technology Center

05/26/2026

VTC Hosts Signing Day!

🎉 Congratulations to our Cooperative Education students who participated in our Signing Day Ceremony! Your hard work has truly paid off, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in your careers!

A special thank you to our employer partners for investing in our students and providing meaningful opportunities that have helped turn classroom experiences into successful career pathways!👏

VTC's Signing Day was led by our Cooperative Education Coordinator, Mr. Travis Crate on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Wishing all of our student's continued success! 😀

Ayden Kazimer, A. Crivelli Subaru
Trace Silvis, A. Crivelli Subaru
Axel Myers, Allegheny Toyota
Samantha Rogers, Child Development Center
Annabella Sharrar, Community Ambulance Services, Inc.
Autumn Wysocki, Community Ambulance Services, Inc.
Matthews Miles, Cunova
Ian Whitney, D & R Transportation
Joseph Richard, E&K Equipment
Jacob Balsamo, Gahr’s Truck and Tire Service
Jefferey Lepley, Graham Machine Inc.
Coleman Huck, Grand Valley Manufacturing
Jordan Ringer, Grand Valley Manufacturing
Gillian Blackburn, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
William Heffernan, Innovation Institute for Tomorrow
Brock Whitman, Jay Gill Plumbing and Heating
Colten Campbell, Kenworth of PA
Natalie Burrows, Klapec Autobody
Colton Cross, McKissick Trucking Inc.
Izabella Moore, McKissick Trucking Inc.
Trey O’Neil, McKissick Trucking Inc.
Owen Murray, Oakland Products
Conner Summerville, RE Johnson Electric
Lucas Brown, SFPC
Shane Clark, SFPC
Bryce Stewart, SFPC
Carson Foster, Shaw Industries
Parker Findlay, Swartzfager Welding
Aaron Burrows, Vanderhoof Heating and Air Conditioning
Cole Edwards, Witherup Fabrication and Er****on, Inc.

05/26/2026

VTC is having a 50% off Perennial Sale!

#1 Perennials - were $8.00 NOW $4.00
#2 Perennials - were $12.00 NOW $6.00
#2 Shrubs - were $15.00 NOW $7.00
*Please note that we will be closed during the school day for graduation on May 28th - opening again 3:00 - 5:00 on the 28th.

05/19/2026

On Friday morning, students from both the Welding and Heavy Equipment Repair classes went to the Grove Hill Cemetery to place flags on Veterans graves. The Commander of the Oil City VFW, Mark Carson, contacted Mr. Bob Fugate to ask for volunteers to place flags, so our staff was able to coordinate efforts to help with the project. The students did an excellent job and were asked to say the soldiers name as they placed the flag on the grave.

Commander Mark Carson and VTC employee Bob Fugate are both military Veterans and served 15 months together in Iraq.

05/18/2026

Thank you Komatsu! 👏

Jeffrey Lepley, a Machine Tool Technology student from Franklin High School, and Parker Findlay, a Welding Technology student from Cranberry High School, participated in the Komatsu Skills Competition! Jeffrey and Parker both placed at the “Kompetition” and earned a tool package 🧰 to prepare them for their future career! Pictured are Jeffrey and Parker with their tools! Special thanks to Komatsu for their sponsorship! 👏😀🎉

🥇Parker Findlay took first place in the Welding Manufacturing Skills “Kompetition”, earning a $2500 tool package

🥉Jeffrey Lepley took third place in the Machining Manufacturing Skills “Kompetition”, earning a $750 tool package

05/18/2026

Some photos sampling the offerings in the VTC Greenhouse. Payment options include cash or check. Prices vary.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Annabella Sharrar, VTC Student of the Week, May 11- May 15! Annabella is a senior from Cranberry High School in Protective Services!

05/15/2026

The school year is almost at it's end, but before that happens we get to celebrate our seniors at our annual Awarding of Certificates Ceremony!! This event for seniors and their families will take place on Thursday, May 28th. This photo includes important information for them to know. For those who would like to watch remotely, the ceremony will be broadcast LIVE on YouTube and the link will be posted here on Facebook on the 28th. Any questions? Give us a call.

05/14/2026

VTC hosted the Student Employment Event (SEE) yesterday and we were thrilled with the turnout. In total, 28 local employers set up in our cafeteria to talk with prospective employees (our juniors and seniors) about job openings in their businesses and organizations. Lots of resumes were handed out and applications completed. We are excited to see what doors are opened for meaningful employment in our local communities!

A HUGE thank you to those who were able to make it yesterday:
CareerLink
Carpenter Technology
CATA
Center for Family Services, Inc.
Champion Modular, Inc.
Child Development Centers
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co.
Community Ambulance Service
Franklin Industries
Grand Valley Manufacturing
Home Instead
Kahle's Kitchens, Inc.
Komatsu
Liberty Electronics, Inc.
Matric Limited
Modern Living Solutions by Greystar
Monarch Care Services
North Star Behavioral Health Services, LLC
PA Department of Corrections
PennDOT Engineering District 1-0 (Oil City)
RTI Machine
Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating
Titusville Area Hospital
UPMC Northwest
US Air Force & Space Force
US Army
Venango County
Webco

We also appreciate those businesses who weren't able to be here and look forward to having them back next year.

We SEE the future and it looks bright!

05/14/2026

On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the Venango Technology Center's Heavy Equipment class, under the direction of instructor Ryan Lehnortt, boarded a bus for a field trip at 5:30 AM. The first stop was the Cemetery of the Alleghenies National Cemetery in Bridgeville, PA. While at the cemetery Mr. Bob Fugate, Heavy Equipment Program Aide, explained to the students how big the cemetery was, the number of soldiers buried there, the number of burials per day, how to find a grave and, above all, the importance of reverence and respect while there. Before leaving the students requested to say the Pledge of Allegiance at the main flagpole in the cemetery.

The next stop was Anderson Equipment in Bridgeville, PA. While at Anderson Equipment the students were given a tour of their shop, explained what type of work is completed at the shop, and most importantly talked about the apprenticeship program they offer.

On to the next stop, Rosedale Technical Institute in the Bridgeville area. The students were given a tour of the facility that included all the programs offered with special emphasis on the Diesel Technology program. During the stay there the students were provided with lunch.

On to the last stop, Kenworth of Pennsylvania in Leetsdale, PA. While at Kenworth the students were given a shop tour that explained the type of work that is completed at the shop, emphasizing that this facility is now a parts distribution center. Kenworth also explained about their valuable summer internship and apprenticeship programs.

After the completion of the tour at Kenworth the students headed north to return to the Venango Technology Center and arrived at 5:00 PM. Although it was a long day, the students were able to see several different areas that should help them in making decisions toward their future.